Celiac safety profile
McAlister's Deli
Sandwich Shop
5970 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Sandwiches made with gluten-free bread (most sandwiches can be ordered on GF bread)
- Baked potatoes (including Spud Max and other GF potato options)
- Salads labeled gluten-free (with croutons removed as needed)
- Gluten-free menu items that are clearly marked
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Not a dedicated gluten-free facility: Cross-contact is a risk inherent to many chains; staff training and allergen-aware practices help, but the potential for cross-contact remains.
- Precautions that help: Staff frequently change gloves, use separate prep practices when GF is requested, and communicate with the kitchen about allergy needs. Some reviewers report being asked about allergy and having measures taken to avoid contact with gluten-containing foods.
- Mixed field reports: A portion of recent feedback mentions gluten exposure in rare cases, but a larger share of recent experiences describe safe outcomes with proper precautions and GF bread availability.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.